The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will organize NDA 2024 (I) examination on 21st April 2024. Every year, the UPSC conducts this national level entrance test for recruiting candidates in Indian defense services. The exam is conducted twice in a year i.e. NDA I & NDA II. It is a two-tier entrance exam, after clearing the written test the successful candidates will also have to qualify the SSB interview round. Candidates who want to make their career in the field of Indian Armed forces i.e. Army, Navy and Air Force should apply for NDA 2024 by submitting their application form on or before the due date. Below, we are listing all important details on NDA exam 2024 such as application form, eligibility criteria, important dates, exam pattern, syllabus, etc.
NDA 2024 (1) application form release date is 20th December 2023.
Highlights on NDA 2024
| Name of Examination | National Defence Academy |
| Commonly known as | NDA |
| Conducting authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam level | National Level Entrance Exam |
| Organized for | Recruitment in Indian Army, Navy and Air Force |
| Mode Of Exam | Offline i.e. Pen & Paper Based mode |
| Section | Mathematics, GAT (Section 1- English) and GAT (Section 2- General Knowledge) |
| Total Marks | 900 |
| Negative marking | 0.33 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer |
| Type Of Questions | Multiple Choice Question(MCQ) |
| Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 or equivalent examination |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
NDA 2024 Important Dates
Candidates can check the tentative schedule for NDA exam 2024 below:
| Events | Dates |
| Release of official notification | NDA I- 20th December 2023 NDA II- 15th May 2024 |
| Availability of application form | NDA I- 20th December 2023 NDA II- 15th May 2024 |
| Last date for the submission of application form | NDA I-9th January 2024
NDA II- 4th June 2024 |
| Release date of Admit card | To be notified |
| Date of entrance test | NDA I- 21st April 2024 NDA II- 1st September 2024 |
| Announcement of result | To be notified |
NDA 2024 Eligibility criteria
Candidate’s eligibility for NDA 2024 will be depending upon various parameters. The NDA eligibility criteria 2024 will be slightly different for all defense services. The details about NDA 2024 Eligibility criteria are listed below:
Nationality
As per the nationality standards decided by UPSC for NDA 2024, the candidate must be an Indian Citizen or subject of Bhutan or Nepal or Tibetan refugee who came to India prior to January 1, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India are also eligible to apply.
A PIO (Person of Indian Origin) who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, Zaire, Malawi, and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the purpose to get settled down permanently in India may also apply for the exam.
Age Limit
For NDA-I, unmarried male not born earlier than 2nd July 2004 and not later than 1st July 2007 can apply.
Gender & Marital criteria
- Only unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply for NDA.
- Applicants must assume not to marry until they finish their complete training.
Educational qualification
For Army Wing: Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from any recognized board.
For Air Force & Naval wings of NDA and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy:
- Must be completed 10+2 or equivalent examination with physics and mathematics subjects.
- Appearing candidates are also eligible to apply.
NDA Application form 2024: How to apply?
Candidates must check the important instructions to fill the application form, before filling the online application. Below, candidates can find the some major details about the NDA registration 2024:
- Candidates can access and fill the application form through online mode.
- UPSC will release NDA 1 application form on 20th December 2023.
- Candidates have to first complete the registration part. Only after the successful registration, they can access the application form.
- Fill in the details carefully as no changes will be allowed to be made thereafter.
- Candidates have to upload the scanned images of photograph and signature as per the prescribed format.
- There will be no need to send the printout/hard copy of the application form to the UPSC.
Application Fee
Candidates belonging to general category have to pay Rs. 100/ as necessary application fee. The payment can be made through debit/credit card and SBI net banking. Candidates can also remit fee through challan of SBI bank. There will be no fee for candidates belonging to SC/ST category/ Sons of JCOs, NCOs & Ors.
NDA 2024 Admit Card
Eligible candidates who registered successfully will be able to download the admit card before 10 days from the examination. Candidates can download their admit card from the official website by submitting their application login details. All the candidates should carry the NDA hall ticket while appearing in the exam center.
Exam pattern
NDA 2024 will be conducted in offline mode. The entrance test will comprise of two sections i.e. General Knowledge (600 marks) and Mathematics (300 marks). The paper will consist of objective type questions. For each wrong answer 0.33 marks will be deducted. The duration given to complete each paper is 2 hours and 30 minutes. The section wise distribution of marks according to NDA exam pattern is provided in the below table:
| Subjects | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 300 | 2 and half hours |
| GAT (Section 1- English) | 200 | 2 and half hours |
| GAT (Section 2- General Knowledge) | 400 | |
| Total Marks | 900 | |
| SSB Interview marks | 900 | |
| Total | 1800 | |
Syllabus for NDA 2024
NDA syllabus will cover topics from mathematics, English and general knowledge sections. The detailed info about syllabus is listed below:
NDA syllabus for Mathematics:
Concept of set, venn diagrams, operations on sets, types of matrices, determinant of a matrix, operations on matrices, trigonometric identities sum and difference formulae, trigonometrical ratios, distance formula, angle between two lines, Equation of a line in various forms, distance of a point from a line, composite functions, equation of a circle in standard and in general form, notion of limit, one to one, onto and inverse functions, standard limits, etc.
NDA syllabus for GAT (General Aptitude Test):
English: Vocabulary, comprehension, grammar and usage, vocabulary and use of words.
General Knowledge: In this section, candidate’s knowledge on physics, general science, chemistry, geography, history, current events, freedom movement, etc will be checked.
NDA 2024 Result
The UPSC will announce the result for NDA 2024 exam within a month after the completion of examination. Candidates can check their result through online mode only. The result will comprise the roll numbers and name of candidates who qualified the NDA written exam. The successful candidates who qualify the written exam have to appear for the SSB interview round.
Selection process
The shortlisted candidates have to go through the SSB interview round for final selection. The NDA SSB interview process will include 2 stages, i.e. stage 1 and stage 2. The stage 1 will include on Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) test and Picture Perception & Description Test (PP & DT). Candidates who clear the stage 1 will be allowed to appear in SSB Stage 2. Group Testing Officer Tasks, Interview, Psychology Tests and the Conference will be held in stage -2. After being recommended at the SSB, the selected candidates will have to further go through the medical test.
FAQs
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I am a student of class 12 humanities can I appy
Sir I my born is 06/11/2003
Sir i am 11clasa so I exam are
Ready or no please say and answer me?
Sir my DOB is 20-09-2000
Sir Kya ab ki baar me form apply kr sakta hu
Apaka nda exam nahi hoga
Female can write NDA exam 2 2019
Sir my DOB is 12-12-2002
So when should i register my name for the NDA Test
i am ready for NDA exam
If i fill NDA & UPTU form then exam date of both on same day
Then how I can give exam
Plz resolve it
My DOB is 01january 2001
So can i apply for NDA II ??
How can i apply the dates are overed?
Hi Ansuman,
If you are eligible then you can apply for NDA II as the application deadline for NDA I has been over now.
Sir what type of physical fitness should be required for us?
Hi Uttam,
Candidates should be physically and mentally fit as per the standard. Please follow the brochure for more details.
Sir what physical condition required to apply for NDA???
I am forM atr’s stream. Can I apply for NDA?
Hello sir I studied 10th std. I am 17yrs old. Now i am currently doing DECE 2nd year. Can i apply for air force
Can u plz tell m about the scope in NDA for female candidate..
Sir I am study in 11th
science B group.can I adle for NDA-1 and NDA-2
Sir I am study in science B group.can I adle for NDA-1 and NDA-2
I am a girl can I give this exam my D.B.O. 05/03/2002
Kya m nda paper2 ka lia apply karsakta hu my DOB is 13 July 2000
Sir my height is 158 cm…Am I eligible for nda airforce 2019
Hi Abhi,
Sorry, the minimum acceptable height for Air Force is 162.5 cms.
Sir… I am appearing to 12th from science stream am I eligible to attempt NDA exam
Yes Sayak, class 12th appearing candidates can apply for NDA.
Please update the location on nda entrance exam in each state
I am a Handicaped student
Do I apllication? This NDA form please quick feedback.
Hi Dibyendu,
I think, candidates should be physically and mentally fit to apply for NDA.
no
Can i give nda 1 this year as i am promoted to class 12 pcm this year (session 2019-2020) , my dob is 19 june 2002.
Sir my DOB is 15 June 2003.
I am now studying in 10 th so can I appear for exam on next yeari.e 2020
Yes,
You can appear.
Sir can I join NDA ,my dob is 02-06-2001
Iam studying in class 12.
Hi Anubhav,
Candidates who are appearing in class 12th exam this year can apply. You are meeting the age criteria.
Sir can I join NDA ,my dob is 13-11-2001
Iam studying in class 11.
Hi,
Only class 12th passed or appearing candidates can apply for NDA subject to meeting all other criteria.
SIR 12th roll no.chahiye kya
Sir will i able to appear the NDA entrance exam in NDA 2 in 2019… My dob 2003 may 30
Yes, you can appear in the exam.
Sir,my D.O.B.is 24/12/1998.can I apply here?
Hi Sankar,
You are not meeting the age criteria hence not eligible for the exam.
My date of birth is 18-2-2000.Then I cannot apply for NDA exam.have any NDA opportunities for me..? (For these agers)
Sorry Jamish,
For appearing in NDA exam, you must have to meet the minimum eligibility requirements. You may refer to NDA website for further recruitment details.
will you help me please about my carrier opportunities after 12th class I am from science mathes. How many examinations for further study I can appear.
Sir
I am i need to study for my plus two..and i am also willing to write NDA so.. is that second exam in sep is good for me
The decision will be completely yours. However, please confirm your eligibility for NDA II which is going to be held on 17th Nov 2019.
Sir,i am 12th pass with pcm stream but I got 47 marks in maths. Am I eligible for nda exam 2019.
Tell me soon, sir
Hi Ramniwas,
As per the official,candidates who passed 12th Class of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University are eligible for Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy.
Sir is it available for girls?
Hi Veena,
NDA exam is conducted for only unmarried male candidates.
Help me
Myopia should not be more than -2.5D including astigmatism and manifest hypermetropia not more than +3.5D including Astigmatism.
Please share me the website URL to fill up the form of NDA, i am facing some difficulties to find it.
Hi Vishal,
Please click the application form link given in the post.
Sir,
I failed in chemistry and Biology in 11th standard.can I apply for NDA
Class 12th pass or appearing candidates are only eligible to apply for NDA.
Sir,still now I am in class 11,I will pass my 12 in March 2020,and my birthday is on the date:27/05/2003,can I fill this form?
Sorry Chanchal,
Candidates appearing in the 11th class exam are not permitted to apply for NDA.
I am suffering from myopia. Am I eligible for the exam.
Hi Rohit,
As per the official notification, Myopia should not be more than -2.5D including astigmatism and manifest hypermetropia not more than +3.5D including Astigmatism.
My date of birth is 1 jul.2003. I am studing in 12th class.
Yes, class 12th appearing candidates can apply.
My date of birth is 1 jul 2019. I am studing in 12th class.
I’m studying diploma in agriculture.at Telangana state..but I have interest towards defence armyy..I’m now final semester of 12th class . I’m I eligible for this recruitment..I will complete my 12th in April ..can I apply
I was born on 25th December, 2000… Can I apply for the application?
NDA KA JO 900 KA PAPER H ISMA Minimum Kitna laane hota h iska baad ssb wala process hoga
Sir my HSC is completed but in Arts field so cal i apply this form …. And my age is 23 years running now….please reply
Sir my date of birth 03/03/1998… Can I give the NDA exam???
Sir I am a biology student having subject PCB. Can I fill the form
I think you are eligible for Army Wing of National Defence Academy.
Sir my date of birth is 09 Apr 2002 but I am studying in class 11,can I eligible for jan / Aug 2019 exams
Sorry, you are not eligible for the exam.
Main March me 10+2 pass Kar lunga so can fill the form
Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination. It means you are eligible for the exam.
Main March me 10+2 pass Kar lunga so can fill the form
Yes, you can apply for the exam.
Sir my date of birth is 28 July 2003 but I am studying in class 10 ……
Sorry, you are not eligible for the exam.
Sir my date of birth is 28 July 2003 but I am studying in class 10
Sir i am studying in 12th with Medical subject…
M from j&k…Reply plzzz
My Date of birth is 04/01/2004 can I able to NDA 1 st exam 2019
No
Sir I am studying in class12 and my d. O. B is 12042002
My date of birth is 20/09/2003 but I have army relation of my father I can pass 10+2 in march can I fill the first form & have a national sports certificate in Indian adventure foundation
My DOB is 11.4.2002 am I eligible for NDA 1 exam 2019
SIR I AM STADY IN 12SCI.MATHS D.O.B 15.08.2002 KYA M NDA 2019 KA EXAM DE SKTA HU
I am studying in class 9. My D.O.B is 29-06-2003. So can I apply for the exam?
Sir,iam studying diploma final year am I eligible for nda1 exam
I am a girl,am I eligible to give exam for NDA and can j give it when I am in 12th?
SIR MY BIRTHDATE IS 09/09/2003 I CAN APPLY FOR NDA(I)
My birth date is 16/02/2002.Is I am eligible for 2020 NDA exam?
Sir My birth date is 22 10 2000 can i give nda1 exam
sir iam born on 05.03.2003
am i elligible for nda1 2019
Sir my son is in arts stream in +2 can he give the NDA test
i qualified in nda 2 how to apply for ssb plz tell
my DOB is
03-01-2002
can I able for NDA 2019
Yes, you are eligible for the exam.
Sir my date of birth is 05.05.2000. Can I give nda1 2019
Sorry, you are not eligible for the exam.
My date of birth is 18/5/2000,can I get a opportunity for nda 2019 #ndal
You are not meeting the age criteria.
To which Part I’m elligible
Sir,my date of birth is 10 Feb. 2000
How many attempt I have?
You are not allowed to apply for the exam as your age doesn’t match the criteria.
My birth date is
12.05.2000
Can I able for NDA1 2019
Sorry, not eligible for the exam.
Sir am studying now 12th this February I have complete 12th can I apply for nda